We're Praying

[rose roussel]

I kept telling myself that it was too early to worry. I kept dismissing the people who are running around in a panic. I chose to ignore the desperate looks on the faces of others. When I got home today, I still we had plenty of time. My husband and I discussed the if and when's of evacuation, and he said he won't leave. I said, "Well, if you stay, I stay too." (I didn't know if I meant it or not). My daughter called from work upset by the flurry of people withdrawing cash at her bank. I tried to calm her, telling her to wait and see. When I mentioned what David said about staying, she got upset and said - I'll make you go! After reassuring her that nothing was settled and again mentioning that it was way too early, I sat down by myself in the recliner. David was at the store, so I was all alone. That's when I started to cry. I kept saying, it can't happen again!! I turned off the t.v. and prayed - Please God, don't let it happen again. We are still recovering. People are still in trailers. Half of our people are gone. Please--don't let it happen again. Katrina was something that happens only once in many lifetimes --not again! I share my thoughts not to arouse fear, but to offer hope. I get emails all the time that talk about prayer. Tonight I'm praying and this is sent to ask you to join me. Maybe if we pray hard enough, God won't let it happen again. Thanks, Rose

[Dawn Bell]

Thank God that N.O. was spared of another hard hit.

[rose roussel]

We were spared, but large portions of the state weren't. Some of my parents and teachers live in Lafitte. They were flooded. Terrebonne Parish was hit hard. But we are still greatful. I'm sorry Texas had to take such a hit. I am sorry that I forgot to ask about you. How did you fare? Rosie

[Dawn Bell]

Thanks Rosie! Houston had so many downed trees, fences, carports and awning destroyed. The biggest problem for most people was that we had no power for weeks... some still don't have it!! We are a big and great city and will recover...now Galveston and the Galveston counties are another story entirely.. there was so much loss there.
I had several large trees land on my house and while the frontend of the hurricane was passing I was discovering holes everywhere in my studio... I didn't have enough buckets, pots or bowls to catch all the drips! Luckily we didn't evacuate and I could move all of my rarest vintage pieces to safety. We did however leave after two days with no power, and didn't return until power was back on. My prayers are with the people who lost everything... much like all of your relatives in Chalmette.

[rose roussel]

I didn't realize you lost power for so long. I too am praying for all of those poor people. Their lives are very different now. Rose